GE XL44TM, Use And Care & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...tinuous Clean 27 Door Removal 26 Lift Up Cooktop 25 Oven Bottom 23 Oven Vents 25 Storage Drawer 25 Before You Call For Service 43 44 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 16 More questions call GE Answ...

Page 2: ...oud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced yo...

Page 3: ...ord with this appliance Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot models and poor air circulation Be sure all packing materials...

Page 4: ...ects against foodborne illness Surface Cooking Always use the LITE position on electric ignition models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure the burn...

Page 5: ...Roasting Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool Stand a...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary MASK FOR SHELVES 10 8 16 18 17 19 20 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 2...

Page 7: ...Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 5 12 13 Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 17 19 20 13 Air Vent in Oven Door Located at top of the oven door 4 14 Broiler Drawer Storage Dr...

Page 8: ...er is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cook...

Page 9: ...not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels abo...

Page 10: ...ay vary To Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is Operating To Set the Clock NOTE When you first plug in the range or after a power failure the entire Clock Timer display will...

Page 11: ...urs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has re...

Page 12: ...at the rear of the cooktop See the Features section Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uni...

Page 13: ...erature 2 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary 3 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and then remove food Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desi...

Page 14: ...ven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 11 2 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you need to use two shelves stagger...

Page 15: ...baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies Shiny bright...

Page 16: ...a click for each notch you move the knob To lower the temperature move the top screw toward the left Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10 F Range is plus or minus 60 F from the...

Page 17: ...st 3 to 5 lbs and at R position for larger roasts 2 Check the weight of the roast Place the meat fat side up or the poultry breast side up on the roasting grid in a shallow pan The melting fat will ba...

Page 18: ...asts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully withou...

Page 19: ...eases exterior browning of the food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 5 Close the oven and broiler compartment door 6 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to BRO...

Page 20: ...ke Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick will Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 12 5 6 cook through before browning Well Done B 13 8 9...

Page 21: ...soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami bran...

Page 22: ...of the 4 needed locations NOTE Before removing the burner heads and caps remember their size and location Replace them in the same location after cleaning The electrode of the spark igniter is expose...

Page 23: ...o set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Be careful whe...

Page 24: ...ater solution Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Dry with a soft cloth Removable Broiler Drawer on some models To...

Page 25: ...t the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the kick panel storage drawer or broiler drawer depending on the model Vent appearance and location vary Oven Air Vents The s...

Page 26: ...e discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives such as steel wool pads on the outside of the door...

Page 27: ...ishes and food to avoid scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let range parts cool before handling We recommend rubber gl...

Page 28: ...ult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier Never reuse old flexible connectors The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury Always u...

Page 29: ...s or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the c...

Page 30: ...floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Depending on your range you ll find the model and s...

Page 31: ...regulator must be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure mus...

Page 32: ...of the location of the gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut off valve Pressure regulator 90 Elbow provided Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shut off valve 1 2...

Page 33: ...ff valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Install male 1 2 flare...

Page 34: ...ector and pull out of range back B ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continued Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter may be used only on a 15 amp circuit Do not...

Page 35: ...ected to LP gas contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion LIGHT THE PILOTS For Models Equipped with Standing Pilots If the range is an electric ignition model the burners are...

Page 36: ...natural gas LIGHT THE PILOTS continued 4 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200 F The pilot flame will increase in size and impinge on the temperature response element The oven burner will...

Page 37: ...tom at finger slots on each side 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame then pull out ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS ON MODELS WITH A STORA...

Page 38: ...the oven shelves If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other 6 Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level 7 After the ra...

Page 39: ...GB501 WB28K10041 RGB508PP standing pilot WB28K10041 RGB508PE electric ignition WB28K10042 Keep all instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEV...

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Page 43: ...contact the person who installed your range LARGE OR YELLOW or made the conversion SURFACE BURNERS The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during LIGHT BUT OVEN cleaning or moving...

Page 44: ...elf position is not correct Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section Aluminum foil used...

Page 45: ...protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much mo...

Page 46: ...t Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registratio...

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Page 48: ...u must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized C...